This week’s high school football games

Published 6:12 am, Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Pearland vs. SB Memorial

When: 7 p.m., Friday

Where: Pearland

Records: Pearland 2-0, Memorial 1-1

The outlook: Pearland has outscored its first two opponents by a 57-3 margin. The Oilers won last week without the services of starting quarterback Jake Garner (concussion) who returns this week. Memorial won its season opener over Houston Stratford (34-14), but fell in a shootout with Spring Westfield, 38-28, this past Friday.

Dawson vs. Westbury

When: 6 p.m., Saturday

Where: Butler Stadium, Houston

Records: Dawson 1-0, Westbury 0-2

The outlook: Dawson was impressive at time in its 28-17 season-opening win over a strong Montgomery team last Friday. The Eagles used an alternating quarterback system that proved effective while the DHS swarmed to the ball, shutting down the Bears most of the game. Westbury has struggled in its first two contests, losing to Houston Sharpstown (25-19) and to Brazoswood (29-0).

The outlook: Friendswood put together another strong performance in claiming a 49-28 win over Dickinson last Friday. Quarterback Jordan Wood accounted for five touchdowns while the Mustang defense was stingy enough to preserve the lead. Terry is bolstered by a potent Houston veer offense that very few defenses see. The Rangers have scored at will in victories over Clear Falls (59-35) and Sugar Land Dulles (47-36).

Clear Falls vs. Pasadena Dobie

When: 7 p.m., Thursday

Where: League City

Records: Clear Falls 1-1, Dobie 1-1.

The outlook: Clear Falls must make a quick turnaround after opening its home season last Saturday with a 45-7 pounding of Baytown Sterling. J.P. Lowery rushed for 190 yards and three touchdowns for the Knights. Dobie made a quarterback change last week and it paid off in an upset of Clear Springs. In their season opener, the Longhorns dropped a 31-6 decision to Atascocita.

Clear Brook vs. Vidor

When: 7 p.m., Friday

Where: League City

Records: Clear Brook 0-2, Vidor 2-0

The outlook: For the second consecutive week, the Wolverines were extended beyond regulation play and lost. Brook rolled up plenty of offense, but made several costly mistakes in a 45-42 triple overtime loss to Katy Seven Lakes. Vidor has been nothing short of dominating in its first two games. The Pirates, who run the wing-T, opened the season with a 41-0 win over Santa Fe and followed it up with a 45-7 triumph over Bridge City last week.

Clear Creek vs. Deer Park

When: 7 p.m., Friday

Where: Deer Park

Records: Clear Creek 2-0, Deer Park 1-1

The outlook: Clear Creek may have staked its claim as the best team in CCISD thus far with a pair of victories. The Wildcats raced past Humble Kingwood, 34-14, last week and used a touchdown return of the opening kickoff to fuel its victory. Deer Park rolled to a 29-6 win over Clear Lake in its opener, but was brought back to Earth last week in a 46-19 loss to Spring.

Clear Lake vs. Baytown Sterling

When: 7 p.m., Friday

Where: Baytown

Records: Clear Lake 0-2, Baytown Sterling 0-2

The outlook: Both of these teams suffered through 0-10 seasons last year, and each has gotten off to a rocky start in 2012. One of these, obviously, will celebrate a long-awaited victory. The game matches up Clear Lake senior tight end Travis Aduddell against his father, Sterling head coach and former Clear Lake head coach Troy Aduddell.

Clear Springs vs. La Porte

When: 7 p.m., Friday

Where: La Porte

Records: Clear Springs 0-2, La Porte 2-0

The outlook: Clear Springs is still going through the growing pains of starting a lot of young players. The Chargers fell to a talented Galena Park North Shore team in its opener and then was surprised by a resurgent Pasadena Dobie team last week. La Porte was pushed to the limit by Clear Brook in its opener before prevailing in overtime. Last week, the talented Bulldogs dominated South Houston.

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Lutheran South vs. Kipp AcademyWhen: 7 p.m., FridayWhere: at KippRecords: Lutheran South 1-1, Kipp 0-1The outlook: Lutheran South would probably just like to play game that doesn’t extend beyond regulation. The Pioneers opened the season with a 20-17 overtime win against Bay Area Christian, but fell to talented Cypress Christian, 31-30, this past week in double overtime. Kipp fell to Houston Westbury Christian, 53-19, in its season opener two weeks ago.Bay Area Christian vs. EvadaleWhen: 7 p.m., FridayWhere: League CityRecords: Bay Area Christian 1-1, Evadale 0-2The outlook: Bay Area Christian bounced back from a tough overtime loss to Lutheran South Academy by manhandling Lutheran North Academy by a 58-12 count. Bay Area led 35-0 after one quarter. Jacob Smith rushed for 125 yards while Kory Gillis caught 3 touchdown passes. Evadale has dropped its first two games to Warren (38-13) and Deweyville (47-19).